4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (106+ words) Reading time: 14 minutes The weekend of September 10–13, 2026 is packed full of fun events for the Birmingham area, and we’re here to help you make the most of every minute with this list of exciting events. Whether you’re supporting local artists…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (357+ words) It’s a new week in the Magic City, and that means a new roundup of businesses popping up across town. From a new grocery store in Birmingham’s Titusville neighborhood to a new authentic Chinese restaurant in Homewood, here are two…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (240+ words) Bham Now If you were among the more than 50,000 fans who packed Protective Stadium for two recent back-to-back, sold-out performances from Chris Brown and Usher, you know the Magic City can show up for a big R&B night. And…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (506+ words) Ten years and thousands of positive stories later, we asked our team a simple question: What’s the one that’s stuck with you? The answers took us everywhere from a helicopter ride over the Magic City to a Lakeview listening lounge…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (703+ words) Bham Now Ready for the weekend, Birmingham? We are too, and to make planning a breeze, here are 23 things you can do in the Magic City Thursday, Aug 20–Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Keep scrolling to find new ways to connect with the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (229+ words) Six of the top 10 public high schools in Alabama reside in the Birmingham-metro area, according to the 2026-27 U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools in America rankings. U.S. News reviewed more than 27,000 public schools and ranked nearly 18,000 for this year’s report....

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (100+ words) Reading time: 9 minutes People often reserve December as the season of giving, but why wait until then? Year-round, there are ways you can pay it forward, whether your passion lies in underserved communities, animals in crisis or environmental impacts. We…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (507+ words) It’s back-to-school season in the Magic City, and starting off on the right foot can make a world of difference for your child. Whether it’s supplies, a new backpack or a fresh look, there is still time to check those…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (157+ words) This past week saw 17 new building permits issued across the state for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits include projects in Birmingham, Huntsville, Prattville and Madison, among other Alabama cities. The priciest of these permits is for the continued renovation…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (149+ words) Summer in Birmingham means longer days, sunshine and—let’s face it—finding creative ways to stay cool. While the Sunset in Paradise Luau is one of the residents’ favorite nights of the year, it’s just one example of the full…...